Leonard Cheshire is to close a care home after it was issued with a de-registration notice.

Llanhennock Lodge in Caerleon, South Wales, which is home for 34 adults with physical disabilities, is due to close on 26 April 2024.

A Leonard Cheshire spokesperson said: “This is not the outcome anyone wanted, and we regret having to make this decision. In recent months we’ve done everything we could to avoid closure. 

“We know this is a worrying and very unsettling time for residents and their families. Individual meetings are taking place about next steps, and we are working closely with commissioners. Our priority is now to ensure the best possible outcomes for people at the home.” 

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) issued a notice on 18 January 2024 to remove the service’s registration

The notice following the issuance of an Improvement Notice in November 2023 in relation to failings in the care and support provided to individuals at the care home.

Further inspections in January 2024 confirmed failings in leadership and management.

A CIW spokesperson said: “CIW is working with the provider, and the local authority and health board commissioners to ensure that people continue to receive the care and support required, during this time.”